Short-term exposure to air pollution in India kills 33,000 people annually: Study

Thursday, 4 July 2024
A groundbreaking study in the Lancet Planetary Health reveals that even below Indian air quality standards, air pollution contributes significantly to mortality in 10 cities, with 33,000 annual deaths linked to PM2.5 levels exceeding WHO guidelines. The findings underscore the need for stricter national standards and year-round pollution control measures across the nation.

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Harvard study: PM2.5 kills nearly 5,100/yr in Mumbai; 33k across 10 cities in India

A Harvard-led study in Lancet Planetary Health shows 33,000 annual deaths from air pollution in 10 Indian cities. Mumbai has 5,100 deaths, Delhi 12,000, due to...
IndiaTimes on July 4, 2024

Short-term exposure to air pollution in India kills 33,000 people annually: Study

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